Summer is close and the kids are about to have
a lot of time on their hands.

Although the parents usually don’t.

Solutions come far and wide including several
area sports-themed camps. The camps range from the YMCA to
collegiate and professional programs.

Options are plenty, the choices are yours.

Here is a quick rundown of some of the more
popular sports-based camps.

Little Devils Kid Camp

The Arizona State women’s volleyball team is
hosting an introduction camp for third- through fifth-graders July
11 to 13 at Wells Fargo Arena from 5:30 to 8 p.m. each day. The
cost is $60 and each player receives a T-shirt and volleyball.

The purpose of the camp is to introduce the
sport to the younger set. The net is lowered to enable each athlete
to enjoy every aspect of the sport.

Enrollment is limited to 30 players and can be
done online or by U.S. mail. Go to www.sundevilvolleyball.com
for more information.

Camps for older-aged athletes can also be found
on the website.

ASU hosts summer camps for most of its sports
programs and more information can be found at
www.thesundevils.com

Suns summer

basketball camps

The Suns day camp will be from Sunday, June 26
through Thursday, June 30.

The overnight camp will be on Friday, July 22
through Tuesday, July 26.

The camp offers the finest one-on-one
instruction in a safe and positive atmosphere for boys and girls,
aged 6 through 17. Suns personnel, including players, will be in
attendance for two hours each day.

It is the perfect camp experience for every
hoop-loving kid from beginners looking to learn about the game to
advanced players needing to hone their skills. Learn all about the
ins and outs, the tips and tricks, the drills and skills that can
help any youngster love the game even more.

All while getting personal attention from
experienced coaches under the watchful eye of a certified athletic
trainer.

The day camp is $350 and the overnight camp is
$495.

More information and the brochure can be found
at http://www.nba.com/suns/jrsuns/camps_09.html.

Golf camp

CrossWoods Indoor Golf Centers has partnered
with Athletes in Training for Junior Golf Summer Camps and are
offering summer camps for children ages 5 to 12 Mondays and
Wednesdays, June 6 to 22, and again June 28 to July 14 on Tuesdays
and Thursdays.

The morning session is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
($139) and the Stay and Play Package goes from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
($297, includes lunch and 18 holes).

For more information or to register, visit
www.athletesintraining.com.

YMCA camps

The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA offers
several options throughout the summer.

There is an adventure/travel camp for kids aged
11-14 with the date and location to be announced.